JOB DESCRIPTION
Title
CNC Programmer
Date
10 / 12 / 22
FLSA
Non-Exempt
LOCATION
Wood Dale, IL
REPORTS TO
Tool Room Manager
POSITION SUMMARY
Set-up, operate and adjust programs on CNC Machines to form precision metal parts and components utilizing appropriate shop equipment in a timely and efficient manner with minimal supervision.
May work on manual machines from time to time as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Read prints and / or drawings.
- Meets with engineering to review machining requirements and 3D machined components.
- Determine manufacturing process, type of tool, number of electrodes, inserts, burns, etc. needed to complete work order.
- Program, edit and rewrite CNC Controls; perform off-line programming as required.
- Select, check, sharpen and / or replace cutting tools and electrodes as required.
- Manufacture or select appropriate work holdings and fixtures.
- Perform mechanical tasks including loading and unloading vices, fixtures, and parts.
- Establish and set appropriate tool offsets.
- Set-up and manufacture parts from raw material to completion per blueprints, piece prints and customer specifications.
- Measure in-process parts to conform to blueprint, customer requirements and tolerances.
- Trim or de-burr parts to customer specification.
- Identify, use, and interpret appropriate calibrated metrology device for piece-part inspection.
- Count, mark, and pack parts.
- Keep work area neat and orderly.
- Continuously review work orders to organize and optimize daily work.
- Receive and understand written and oral instruction.
- Communicate instruction and oversee work performed by lower-level CNC Machinist.
- Communicate all program changes and other work-related issues to supervisor.
- Follow and update all paperwork, job travelers, time records, etc. associated with position.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures including safety and TS.
- Perform other job-related functions as assigned by members of management.
MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITITES
- Requires between four and five years of trade school, vocational education, related work experience or apprenticeship in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to use a variety of Lathes, drill presses, and equipment including tumblers, air hose, hoists,
- wrenches, tool-holders, vices, etc.
- Read and understand blueprints, Piece Prints and GDT.
- Advanced Math skills including calculation of feeds, speeds and distances, print conversion and geometry.
- Understand and use a variety of measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, etc.)
- Write, edit, and use CNC computer programs and control panels.
- Distinguish a variety of raw materials (stainless steel, cold rolled steel, etc.)
- Understand machining properties of various raw materials (303SSTv. 304SST)
- Good communication skills including the ability to receive and give oral and written instruction.
- Ability to work well with others.
- The ability to interface with customers, management, suppliers, and other employees
- Responsible for the quality of their own work.
MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Sedentary position
- Ability to travel by various public and private transport methods.
- 20 / 20 vision required with or without correction.
- Use of hands 100% of the workday.
- Ability to stand or walk 25% of the workday.
- Twisting, bending, leaning frequently during the workday.
- Office environment, occasional exposure to loud noises, dust, solvents, coolants, and oils.
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